Trial launched to ‘help spot health risks early’
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
Month: January 2026
I’m allergic to cold – anything below 12C and I break out in hives
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a “normal life”.
Alzheimer’s finger-prick test could help diagnosis
An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.
Environment Secretary: South East Water boss ‘should not get bonus’
Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
It was once seen as an “unsexy nutrient” but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.
Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
Donald Trump’s plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.
Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
How could Europe respond to Trump’s Greenland tariffs?
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president’s move against some of America’s closest allies.
Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works…
IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF…